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two butter herb topped filet mignon in cast iron pan

Cooking Filet Mignon in Cast Iron Pan

Cooking Filet Mignon in Cast Iron Pan is the easiest way. Pan seared filet mignon gets finished off in the oven for a great outer crust and juicy, tender inside. Top with herbs and butter for the ultimate steak dinner recipe.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cooking Filet Mignon, Filet Mignon recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 517kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Filet Mignon approx 1" thick
  • 3 Tb Oil mild, high cook-temp oil
  • Pinch Kosher or Sea Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • Fresh Thyme or Rosemary

Instructions

  • Allow steaks to sit at room temp for 30 minutes. Pat dry and salt generously.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF
  • Heat oil in cast iron pan (or oven safe pan) over medium/high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Carefully place Filet Mignon into hot pan (watch out for oil splatter). Pan fry 2-3 minutes or until the first side down has a deep brown crust. Flip steaks then top with butter and herbs.
  • Turn off burner and transfer pan to preheated oven.
  • Cook in oven 2-6 minutes to desired doneness.

Notes

Rare: 125-130º F
Medium Rare: 135º F
For Medium: 140-145º F
Medium Well: 155º F
Well Done: 160-165º F

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 517kcal | Protein: 23g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 114mg
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